Illinois: Herrin Police Chief Stu Ridings said they are investigating whether or not an additional vehicle was involved in an accident Saturday that sent six people to the hospital. According to a press release, Herrin Police responded to the crash involving three motorcycles and one passenger car at about 9:54 p.m. Saturday near 3029 South Park Ave. The drivers of the motorcycles were Ronald E. Whitecotton, 32, of Colp, Rory E. Wright, 38, of Carbondale and Jesse T. Morris, 30, of Buckner. The driver of the passenger vehicle was Jeanne F. Todd, 77, of Carterville.

This article prompted me to write about hit and run drivers.  Let's assume that you are cruising along the highway minding your own business when a car comes out of nowhere, sideswipes you, causes you to crash, and takes off.  There are no witnesses.  The offending vehicle disappears into the sunset never to be heard of again.  You are the victim of a hit and run.  What are you to do?

First and foremost get yourself cared for.  Hopefully someone calls 911 and the ambulance responds and takes you to the hospital.  "Luckily" you have only suffered a fractured femur and your bike, your baby, is totally destroyed.  You are going to recover physically but you are wondering about recovering financially. 

Hopefully you have good insurance because you are going to need it.  You are also going to need a good motorcycle accident injury attorney. 

Your insurance has to include uninsured coverage to recover from the hit and run driver.  Uninsured insurance would kick in providing you can prove that the accident occurred...

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